New Zeiss Victory SF !!!!!! (5 Viewers)

[dalat]

When Gerold Dobler gave a presentation about the construction of the SF at the introduction of the binoculars at the Dutch Birding Association, he told us that some aspects of the SF construction were protected by patents

Seriously though, it must be this one, which is about the "smart focus": https://www.google.ch/patents/DE102...de&dq=zeiss+binocular&ei=XppzVKCPD8y8Pf3ngLAN

 

[bh46118]

My 6.5X32 Vortex Fury has the same FOV as the 8X42 SF, so I know basically what that looks like. What I don't know is what that FOV looks like at 8X and with state of the art optics. I guess what I'm thinking is that extra FOV is nice but overall optical quality rules the day for me anyway. I hope I can compare the 10X42 to my SV. This scintillating thought should bring the thread back on topic. :-O

 

[Vespobuteo]

Seriously though, it must be this one, which is about the "smart focus": https://www.google.ch/patents/DE102...de&dq=zeiss+binocular&ei=XppzVKCPD8y8Pf3ngLAN

interesting, patent seems relevant to the SF (Fig 6), but also the HT (Fig 3):

"[0011] Therefore, the object is to provide a binocular optical remote device that is ergonomic and easy to use. This is to be achieved that during observation and transport in an intuitive way, the tubes with the whole hand may be included and also a focus knob can be used to adjust the object distance by an easily accessible place."

though, the concept does not seem completely unique..
(ergonomic wise, the third bridge I guess is mostly for durability?)

Bushnel:
http://www.microglobe.co.uk/bushnell-infinity-zoom-8-16x42-open-bridge-binocular-p-6945.html

And also the famous Weaver Super Slam binos have the "inverted" focus knob placement

http://swfa.com/Super-Slam-C1841.aspx

released back in 2010, so they have been out a while.

 

[Troubador]

When Gerold Dobler gave a presentation about the construction of the SF at the introduction of the binoculars at the Dutch Birding Association, he told us that some aspects of the SF construction were protected by patents (perhaps of importance to those readers of this forum who are of the opinion that after the nineties of the past centuries no new binocular developments did take place). Perhaps Lee may know more about these patents.
Gijs

Gijs

Sorry to report that in my discussions with Gerold, we did not touch on the subject of patents.

Lee

 

[dalat]

The SF seems to be available now in some shops in Switzerland. For example this one lists them as in stock: http://www.buechioptik.ch/Fernoptik...Victory-SF-8x42-ab-ende-Juli-erhaeltlich.html

 

[ceasar]

The SF seems to be available now in some shops in Switzerland. For example this one lists them as in stock: http://www.buechioptik.ch/Fernoptik...Victory-SF-8x42-ab-ende-Juli-erhaeltlich.html

If the price listed is 2691 Euros it works out to $3,350.00 dollars plus or minus.

Bob

 

[dalat]

Hi Bob, that is Swiss Francs (CHF) and includes 8% VAT. Without VAT and in USD, that is 2575.

 

[ceasar]

Hi Bob, that is Swiss Francs (CHF) and includes 8% VAT. Without VAT and in USD, that is 2575.

Thanks.

Those weird hieroglyphics used for money signs in Europe always confuse me.

That is a reasonable price.

Bob

 

[jan van daalen]

Thanks.

Those weird hieroglyphics used for money signs in Europe always confuse me.

That is a reasonable price.

Bob

Down here in euro's ex VAT it is 1.999,00 and 2.039,00.

Jan

 

[ceasar]

Down here in euro's ex VAT it is 1.999,00 and 2.039,00.

Jan

Jan,

Is that less than the HT costs in Europe ex VAT? What does the HT cost there?

The Victory 8x42 T* HT costs $2,249.99 at Eagle Optics here so it wouldn't surprise me if the SF will cost $2575.00.

Bob

 

[james holdsworth]

I posted this elsewhere, but probably more relevant here....


Binoculars Canada lists them at $2800.00 CAD

http://www.binocularscanada.com/eNet...arch=&sortby=1

Which would put them at around $2500 US. And, retailers will discount, so expect prices not far off any current alpha.

 

[dalat]

Down here in euro's ex VAT it is 1.999,00 and 2.039,00.Jan

That's the list price of around 2400 € (to use our nice hieroglyth ). Most dealers would probably offer it for less, once available, e.g. this German dealer shows it for 2145 €, which is 1800 € or 2240 US$ without VAT. That is, of course, before prices go up in January

 

[jan van daalen]

Jan,

Is that less than the HT costs in Europe ex VAT? What does the HT cost there?

The Victory 8x42 T* HT costs $2,249.99 at Eagle Optics here so it wouldn't surprise me if the SF will cost $2575.00.

Bob

Bob,

Ex VAT the prices are:
1.719,00; 1.759,00; 1.929,00 and 1.969,00 euro.
These are the RRP.
Every retailer sells them minus 10%.

Jan

 

[jan van daalen]

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!!

Jan

 

[bh46118]

Jan

I will look forward to your thoughts. Then again since you are selling all of them, you will probably keep your thoughts to yourself.

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!!

Jan

 

[NDhunter]

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!!

Jan

Jan:

Thanks for the photos, eye candy for some on here.

I suppose you had not thought of this, but a new pair of binoculars
would make an excellent Christmas gift !

Jerry

 

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LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!!

Jan

I don't know those SF's are BIG!

 

[bh46118]

Jan
I'll get my address here in Indiana to you so you can send my new SF gift right away. :t::king:

Jan:
I suppose you had not thought of this, but a new pair of binoculars
would make an excellent Christmas gift !
Jerry

 

[Troubador]

I don't know those SF's are BIG!

Dennis

More room for a better grip and they not only weigh less than you think, they feel even lighter.

Try 'em dude.

Lee

 

[jan van daalen]

Jan

I will look forward to your thoughts. Then again since you are selling all of them, you will probably keep your thoughts to yourself.

I allready posted my thoughts earlier on this thread when that Australian :gh::gh:8-P8-P:king::king:33 grilled me on the subject.